POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION INTO THE 2025/2026 SESSION
Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates for the underlisted courses administered in the Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR). ACE-PUTOR is a platform for producing highly skilled and motivated public health, toxicology and nursing postgraduate scholars for Africa
Corporate Profile
To be a centre for innovative research and academic training, recognised for local relevance, international excellence and global impacts in public health, toxicology, and nursing sciences.
To provide an enabling environment for students and faculties to discover and nurture their full potentials in delivering innovative research and human capacity development.
1. To develop and effectively manage relevant postgraduate programmes in public health, toxicology, and nursing science.
2. To deliver relevant short courses in public health, toxicology, and nursing science to mid-career professionals.
3. To enhance participation of students and faculties in internships & exchange experiences.
4. To develop local, regional, and international partnerships and linkages with industries, public sectors, and academic institutions.
5. To implement priority interventions focused on remediation of developmental challenges related to public health, toxicology, and nursing.
* Emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary research
* Culture of excellence
* Excellent support for teaching
* Availability of a language laboratory for non-English students
* e-library facility
* Uninterrupted power supply
* Access to electronic learning resources
* Excellent learning environment
* Excellent students’ support services
* Uninterrupted learning calendar
* Dedicated hostel facility for students
* Local and international internship placements
* Support for conference participation and research publication
* Transparent academic governance
* Partnerships, networks and collaborations – industry, sectors, academic institutions
* Supportive central university administration
* Immigration support for international students
* Scholarship for regional and meritorious Nigerian students
PhD
MSC
PGD
| Programmes are approved by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt and also accredited by the National Universities’ Commission and the Royal Society of Biology |
Admission Requirements
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Nursing: Applicants should have an appropriate university first degree or Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit
Master Programme in Midwifery/Child Health: Candidates would be required to have a bachelor’s degree with grade of second class lower
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme: Eligible candidates should have completed an MSc degree in appropriate majors, with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
All Candidates aspiring to apply for any of the postgraduate programmes in nursing must be registered and licensed as nurses and/or midwives.
Programme Duration (Minimum)
Full time PGD – 12 months (minimum) to 18 months (maximum)
Part-time PGD – 18 months (minimum) to 24 months (maximum)
Masters:
Full time Masters – 12 months (minimum) to 24 months (maximum)
Part-time Masters – 24 months (minimum) to 36 months (maximum)
PhD:
Full time PhD – 36 months (minimum) to 48 months (maximum)
Part-time PhD – 48 months (minimum) to 60 months (maximum)
Methods of Instruction
The curriculum is flexible, modular, intensive and premised on developing the knowledge, skills and competences of students from diverse academic backgrounds to becoming industry ready professionals.
Both online and classroom modes of teaching/learning are available with strong emphasis on competency-based learning, self-directed learning and application of a range of technology-based educational applications to enhance pedagogical effectiveness.
Lectures are delivered by renown faculties from universities and industry/sector experts from Nigeria and Abroad. Candidates will be required to undertake a period of internship in industries/sectors for at least one month.
Students’ dissertations are supervised by multi-disciplinary and highly motivated team of local and international supervisors. Supports are provided to ensure that all students complete their dissertations/thesis in record time. The Centre encourage innovations, patents, and commercialisation of research outputs by its scholars.
Method of Application
Application can be made using the https://aceputorapplication.online/
Training Charges
National (Nigerian) Candidates
| Programme | Level | Charges (₦) | ||||
| Application | Acceptance | Surcharge[1] | Tuition[2] | Total[3] | ||
| Nursing | PGD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 50,000.00 | 250,000.00 | 430,000.00 |
| Environmental Petroleum Toxicology | PGD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 50,000.00 | 250,000.00 | 430,000.00 |
| Midwifery | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| Child Health Nursing | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| Public Health Nursing | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| Fertility Nursing | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| Environmental Petroleum Toxicology | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| One Health & Disease Modelling | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| Quality, Leadership & Innovation in Healthcare | MSc | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 730,000.00 |
| Environmental Health | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 1,730,000.00 |
| Environmental Toxicology | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 1,730,000.00 |
| Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 1,730,000.00 |
| Midwifery | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 750,000.00 | 2,480,000.00 |
| Child Health Nursing | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 750,000.00 | 2,480,000.00 |
| Public Health Nursing | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 750,000.00 | 2,480,000.00 |
| Public Health | PhD | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | 750,000.00 | 2,480,000.00 |
Regional/International Candidates
| Programme | Level | Charges ($) | ||||
| Application | Acceptance | Surcharge[4] | Tuition[5] | Total[6] | ||
| Nursing | PGD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 50.00 | 250.00 | 430.00 |
| Environmental Petroleum Toxicology | PGD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 50.00 | 250.00 | 430.00 |
| Midwifery | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| Child Health Nursing | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| Public Health Nursing | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| Fertility Nursing | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| Environmental Petroleum Toxicology | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| One Health & Disease Modelling | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| Quality, Leadership & Innovation in Healthcare | MSc | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 730.00 |
| Environmental Health | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 1,730.00 |
| Environmental Toxicology | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 1,730.00 |
| Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 500.00 | 1,730.00 |
| Midwifery | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 750.00 | 2,480.00 |
| Child Health Nursing | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 750.00 | 2,480.00 |
| Public Health Nursing | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 750.00 | 2,480.00 |
| Public Health | PhD | 30.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 750.00 | 2,480.00 |
Physical: Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (PUTOR), East-West Road, Besides Unique Luxury Hotel & Suites, University of Port Harcourt, Choba
Tel: +2347018285531, +2347035033658, +2347064616623 (Accounts)
Email: aceputor@uniport.edu.ng, adminaceputor@uniport.edu.ng
Website: http://www.aceputoruniport.edu.ng
Deadline for submission is Friday 5th December 2025
Signed: Registrar
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